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Top Ten Hog Trapping Mistakes

We examine the top ten hog trapping mistakes to understand why most conventional programs fail to eliminate entire feral pig populations from a property. This article will focus on one strategic Integrated Wild Pig Control ® (IWPC ® ) approach (trapping) for whole-sounder removal. As with any control effort, there are exact methods and technologies which perform better than others.

Hog Trapping Mistakes

Mistake #1 – no measure of success.

Mistake #2 – Wrong Definition of Success

The performance standard must be established first because success (or failure) is measured against it. The following is an example. We counted a total of 33 pigs at a bait site prior to building the trap enclosure. All but one sow entered the enclosure within 48 hours after erecting the enclosure. The last four animals to arrive both days were pregnant sows. These four adults could have been missed and educated if a traditional trip wire had been used to trigger the gate. Unfortunately, most landowners consider an 88% (29 of 33) capture rate a success. The reality is any performance standard below the 100% kill or capture rate is inadequate and only makes future control efforts more difficult as the remaining pigs become trap-resistant, breed and replenish the population. Wireless technology allowed us to capture all 33 pigs within 72 hours of building the enclosure.

Mistake #3 – No Reconnaissance

Mistake #4 – Wrong Trap Selection

Mistake #5 – Wrong Gate Selection

Standard gate sizes are built three feet wide by three feet tall. We do not recommend them because trap-resistant adults only feed to the gate but do not cross the narrow threshold into the trap. Narrow thresholds require excessive time periods to condition pigs to enter and are notorious for only capturing juveniles and a small percentage of adults. Trappers cannot accomplish 100% capture results unless the entire sounder is inside the trap enclosure prior to triggering the gate closed. Narrow gate designs are inefficient products to accomplish the stated performance standard.

Mistake #6 – Wrong Panel Selection

Mistake #7 – Wrong Trigger Selection

Mistake #8 – Bait Outside Trap

Mistake #9 – Trapping All Year

Mistake #10 – shooting or Shooting While Trapping

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Hog Traps for Feral Hogs

These hog traps are well thought out and well built. they can easily fit into the back of a fleet-side pickup truck yet they can still catch 8 or 10 hogs. they weigh a little less than 200 lbs. so it is very easy for one man to manage them. to move one, simply stand it on an end, back a truck to it, and lower the top part of the trap into the bed of the truck. get off the truck and simply slide the trap into the truck. the bottom of the trap allows the hogs to walk on grass and the trap door is very spaceous as to make the hogs feel more welcome since the opening is the full width of the trap. our traps are built of angle iron and #6 gauge galvanized stockade panels so even if they are lightweight they are tough enough for the largest, wildest hog and they will last a long time. these traps are low enough that they should handle the largest hogs, but the height will discourage deer and cattle from entering them. you don't want to see a deer trapped in a hog trap, they will ram the sides of the trap until they break something - often a bottom jaw please check these traps regularly as there is obviously no water available for whatever you have caught. to avoid catching creatures other than feral hogs - soak your corn in water to sour it and then once it is sour - pour diesel onto the corn. so far as i know feral hogs are the only creatures that will eat that and you will not have problems with raccoons tripping your trap shipping charges can be expensive and it may be worth while to pick up the traps here at the store. please order them in advance of picking them up so that we can be sure your trap will be here when you get here contrary to the design of a lot of traps, it is very simple to move this trap to another area. hogs are very smart but moving the trap will make them more likely to enter or it may encounter a different herd. if there is blood at the present location, you will really want to move your trap because the hogs will avoid that area..

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Head Gate (Door) Design for Feral Hog Traps

The gate should be designed to prevent captured hogs from escaping through the trap entrance.  Three gate designs are among those most commonly used for trapping feral hogs: 

• Guillotine, or Sliding drop gates use a trip wire to trigger the door to fall. One drawback of guillotine gates is that they do not allow additional pigs to enter once the trap has been triggered. 

• Rooter (lifting) gates require that a hog use its nose to root or lift open the door.  These gates have a top hinge that swings open as feral hogs push in. 

• Spring-loaded, swing gates use a heavy spring to close the door after the hog pushes its way into the trap. 

Swing and lifting gates have the advantage of capturing additional feral hogs after the initial capture,  because the first captured hog may serve as a lure to attract additional hogs.  When used on corral traps entire sounders (groups) of feral hogs are capable of being captured at a time. 

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Figure 6 Hog Trap – Easy and Effective

What’s a Figure 6 Hog Trap?

A figure 6 hog trap is a type of corral trap that is easy to build and super effective at capturing feral hogs. Like most corral traps, the trap is built using livestock panels and is primarily round in shape. The trap gets its name from the fact that the shape of the trap resembles the number 6 if you were to look at it from above.

The figure 6 results because the two ends of the circle do not match up like a corral trap with a standard swing or drop gate. Instead, one end of a livestock panels runs long and the other livestock panel folds in. The result of this hog trap design is that a funnel and a repeating door are created, which is effective and getting hogs into the trap and not letting them out.

This type of hog trap can be built with as few as 2 16-foot livestock panels, but bigger is better when it comes to hog trapping. Our recommendation is to use a minimum of at least six 16-foot panels.

How to Make a Figure 6 Hog Trap

Constructing a corral type trap is not difficult. It will require some work, but nothing overly technical.

Corral Trap Design Video: Figure 6

Figure 6 Corral Trap Door

There are a variety of door designs when it comes to hog traps. A good door is the difference between catching a pig and not catching a pig. A well-executed figure 6 door is the difference between catching a few hogs or a whole lot of hogs.

Getting the door right is the key to the figure 6 hog trap. One of the last things done when building a figure 6 trap is finalizing the door. After connecting livestock panels to create a circular shape, the next step will be to play with the configuration so that you end up with a tail end and a door.

The key is getting the last t-post before the confluence of the panels in just the right spot. In most cases, about 4-feet from the end of the inside pane gives the “door” just enough spring. It allows hogs to push their way end, but also enough spring to close the door behind them.

Notice how the tail-end of the top livestock panel runs long, and then the tail-end of the inside panel runs into it. It takes a little adjustment of both panels to get just the right amount of spring action.

6 Reasons to Use a Figure 6 Corral Trap

Corral traps are better than box traps for trapping feral hogs, for a several reasons. Despite the large size of a corral trap, such as a figure 6 design, they are are extremely portable. When disassembled, all the components fit easily onto a standard 16-foot trailer. In fact, you fold up these panels and haul a 2-3 in the back of a standard truck as well.

Here are 6 reasons to use a corral trap for wild pigs:

• It captures many hogs in a single attempt, possibly an entire sounder.
• Deer and other wildlife can get out of the trap.
• Damage to trapped hogs is reduced because of the traps large size.
• The size of a figure 6 trap can vary to fit the size of the job.
• Traps can be large in size, but still very portable.
• A couple of guys, even with little or no experience, can easily build a large figure 6 corral trap in less than a couple of hours.

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How to Bait A Pig Trap

How to bait the trap.

Sounds easy, right? Pigs like corn. And, if your trap is well placed, putting a pile of corn out will generally do the job. 

The typical feed corn from the local co-op or Tractor Supply store is your best bait for trapping hogs in the South and Southwestern parts of the United States, especially for Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida. In other parts of the world like Asia, Australia and Europe, any inexpensive, local grain will work.

But there are a few things to keep in mind. 

1. How does the season affect baiting a wild hog trap?

Pigs are smart, and corn is an enticing treat — except when there is something even more enticing. Wild hogs have keen instincts that allow them to know which food options are the most nutrient-rich. 

Early in the spring, corn has to compete with fresh growing sprouts, either those growing wild, or those just emerging from a farmer’s field. This is the time of year when the corn is least attractive, AND the time when a farmer’s hard work is most at risk. 

Ideally, you would be trapping prior to planting season and would have conditioned pigs to find your corn away from your fields. However, people often don’t realize they have a pig problem until they see the destruction firsthand. 

Most trap companies recommend that you trap year round, and, it’s true that year-round trapping is a best practice. This is particularly true if you have a trap that is both easier to move and can catch the whole sounder. Once the sounder is eliminated, move it to a new location. If you catch more pigs, it proves that a new sounder has migrated onto your land. 

That said, Spring is the most difficult time to trap because store-bought corn has to compete with even more delicious, protein-rich ground sprouts and seedlings. 

If you’ve managed the pig problem all year, it means you might notice fewer pigs in your trap. But if the hogs continue to wreak havoc on your land, this could indicate the wild hogs have learned to avoid your bait. So you may need to add an attractant to sweeten the pot.

2. Where to place the feed and trap.

Pigs are creatures of habit and highly paranoid. I suppose we would all be paranoid if we were made of bacon, but you can use these two things to your advantage when placing your feed. 

Because pigs are so paranoid, they look for a safe place to sleep.

If you set up the trap too close to their sleeping spot, they’ll get scared and scatter, and you never want to scatter the sounder. It just makes them harder to scatter. 

When scouting your property , look for a place halfway between where the sounder sleeps at night and where they cool off during the day — somewhere they go often because pigs do not sweat. This means they need to find a place close to water or mud.

Wild hogs tend to eat along the way. Consider placing your bait near a tree line. Again, pigs are paranoid, and when they travel, they like the security of the tree line. 

Things to consider in site selection:

• Bedding and feeding locations
• Natural land features (tree lines and similar features)
• Trees are a great place to both keep your sounder cool and get them to start feeding

3. How much bait should I use in my hog trap?

Again, trapping one or two pigs will not be enough to protect your land. You must catch the whole sounder. Feed is expensive, so you don’t want to put out too much during conditioning, but if you have a continuous catch trap like the Pig Brig Trap, then you also don’t want to put out too little. You want to keep them coming, so you can catch them all. When wondering how much feed to put out to catch wild pigs, a good rule to consider is 4 pounds of feed per pig. This is where a game camera comes in handy to help you know exactly how much bait you need. Generally, if you’re not using a game camera to know the exact size of the sounder you’re going to overbait your trap.

4. How to condition the trap.

Consistency is the key. Whenever you approach the trap site, do so in the same way, and at the same time.  

Feral hogs are an exotic livestock species and adjust quickly to human activity. If you are consistent in your conditioning and baiting, they will adjust to your presence and learn not to fear you or your trap.

Baiting near dark around the same time, again and again, will acclimate feral hogs to your activity and they will quickly associate those sounds and activity with the arrival of food.

And get loud ! Don’t worry about talking or the sound of your engine running, even your favorite music on the truck radio. Those sounds can help with conditioning. 

One Pig Brig trapper said he always played “Meat and Potato Man” by Alan Jackson every time he visited his traps. 

When the sounds of humans fade away, the feral hogs will think it’s chow-time and they’ll get right to it. This also reduces the chance that non-target animals get involved.

When you’re conditioning the trap you want to start with spreading your bait around the trap. Roughly 90% of bait outside the trap and 10% inside. This helps the pigs get used to your new food source for them, and allows them to get used to the trap slowly. 

Setting the trap is a long game, and making sure they get used to your trap is step one.

5. Avoiding non-target animals in trapping wild hogs.

Pigs are not the only creatures that like corn, and in many instances, a hunter or farmer may want to be very careful not to trap the wrong animals. 

The first way to avoid catching deer, goats, sheep, or even the neighbor’s dog is to select a trap that these animals typically do not enter. 

Homemade traps and gated coral traps are the worst when it comes to trapping animals you do not want to catch. 

The Pig Brig Trap is much better for avoiding bystander catches because entrance into the trap depends on an animal’s rooting instincts. Deer, goats, sheep, or even the neighbor’s dog do not root, so they are usually safe. Not only do trappers want to avoid catching the wrong animals, but they also want to avoid wasting feed. But how?

The Best Bait For Pig Traps

To reduce wasting feed on non-target animals like deer, many trappers look for bait that pigs will eat, but other animals won’t. The best option is to ferment your corn. Fermented corn is also weather durable and a great option to avoid wasting feed during rain or wet seasons. If you are having problems with other animals stealing your bait, ferment it. Deer and other game will avoid it, and pigs still love it. Important tip, however, do not ferment your corn near your home (or anyone else’s). It stinks. And it’s an acidic, sour stink that sticks in the air. So, pick a fermentation site that you don’t like to visit. Because fermentation requires a little more effort and has a lot more stink, some trappers take a shortcut: They soak their feed in diesel fuel. This is a dangerous, wasteful shortcut that we strongly discourage because it also damages the environment.

The problem with diesel fuel 

Soaking bait in diesel fuel is a lazy-man's shortcut that is expensive and oftentimes ineffective. While it is true that wild hogs are eating machines that will devour virtually anything - including corn soaked in diesel - they are also intelligent creatures. Unlike fermentation, diesel is not a natural smell and while some pigs will still eat it, some won’t. Diesel is also less effective during spring, summer and fall when there are other more natural options available. But, the problems don’t stop there. Dousing bait in diesel fuel causes point source pollution, potentially causing permanent damage to the same land you’re trying to protect. And, we don’t think that makes a lot of sense. Because not only does it damage the land, it contaminates the hog meet, and makes them sick. Meaning, because feral hogs are smart, they’ll avoid your bait and because of it your trap.

Alternatives that are better for your land than diesel fuel

If you use conventional traps with manual triggers and want to avoid non-target species, one possible solution could be to simply change the trigger style. Let’s say deer are the non-target species of concern, then simply not using a trip string trigger mechanism could do the trick. 

Another option is to consider a raised electric fence . Make it high enough that deer won’t go through it, but leave a gap in the wires at the bottom, so pigs can walk under it. 

There’s also the technique of using fermented rice bran or applying blood meal or emulsified egg solid-based repellents to whole corn during the conditioning phase of trapping.

All are better options than diesel if your goal is to protect your land.

But, the best way to make the most of your bait? Start with the right trap - a trap designed specifically for pigs, with no trip wires or gates. 

The Pig Brig Trap is exactly that. It is designed around a wild pig’s rooting instinct [link to how it works]. This design focuses on pigs not only makes the trap more effective, it greatly reduces by-catch, and the need for more complicated, or environmentally hazardous methods of deterring the trapping of non-target species.

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How to Build a Hog Trap Without Welding: DIY Techniques and Materials

How to build a hog trap without welding.

To build a hog trap without welding, you have two options: box traps and corral traps.

Box traps are simple to make using wooden panels or timber, typically measuring four feet wide, eight feet long, and five feet high.

The trap door is built with timber and heavyweight stones, while a tripwire and holding mechanism are set up behind the door.

Corral traps are made of utility panels with mesh and steel T-posts.

They are usually circular in shape, and the trap door is secured using heavy-gauge wire or U-bolts.

Both traps should be set up in areas with evidence of hog presence, pre-baited, and checked daily.

It is also important to avoid sharp corners in the trap design, as hogs may escape over the top.

Did You Know?

1. The first known evidence of hog trapping dates back to ancient civilizations, where ancient Egyptians constructed intricate hog traps using reeds and ropes. 2. In rural areas of the southern United States, some farmers still rely on traditional methods of hog trapping such as building a “deadfall” trap made of logs or stones, effectively corralling the wild hogs. 3. Surprisingly, hog trapping without welding is possible by utilizing alternative joining methods like riveting or bolting, allowing the construction of traps using non-weldable materials such as plastic or wood. 4. In Australia, hog trapping has become a popular eco-tourism activity, offering visitors an opportunity to participate in hog eradication programs while learning about conservation efforts to protect native wildlife. 5. A little-known fact is that wild hogs are highly intelligent animals and quickly learn to avoid typical hog traps. This challenge has prompted innovative solutions, including the use of motion-activated trapping systems and sophisticated baiting techniques.

Types Of Non-Welding Traps

When it comes to building a hog trap without welding, there are two types of traps that work best: box traps and corral traps .

Box traps are simple and easy to make, using wooden panels or timber with a rectangular shape. The materials used for box traps are 2-by-4-inch and 1-by-4-inch or 1-by-6-inch wood fence panels. The most common box trap design is four feet wide, eight feet long, and five feet high .

On the other hand, corral traps are usually made of 20-by-5-foot utility panels with 4-by-4-inch square mesh and steel T-posts. These traps can catch entire sounders (groups of hogs) in a single capture .

Building A Box Trap Without Welding

Building a box trap without welding is a cost-effective and convenient option. The trap design typically involves the use of wooden panels or timber , which are laid out and secured using decking screw nails . The trap door is built using timber and two heavyweight stones . A latch is added to hold the door open. Additionally, a tripwire is set up just behind the trap door using a pulley system and tied down with a holding mechanism. To prevent pigs from jumping over a trap door that is less than five feet high, the opening above the trap can be covered with a piece of livestock panel or heavy-duty mesh wire . Box traps offer the advantages of being collapsible for easier transportation and storage.

Building A Corral Trap Without Welding

Corral traps are a popular and effective method for controlling feral hogs . Without the need for welding, you can easily build a corral trap using the following materials:

• 16-foot livestock panels
• Heavy-gauge wire or U-bolts

To construct the trap, follow these steps:

• Start by cutting a trap door aperture in the middle of one of the livestock panels.
• Install T-posts on each side of the door to provide added strength.
• Use heavy-gauge wire or U-bolts to link the door to both the cattle panel and the T-posts.
• For additional security, add an extra T-post on each side of the door.
• To fasten the livestock panels to the T-posts, use heavy-gauge wire or U-bolts at intervals of 1 foot.

Remember that corral traps are an effective option for controlling feral hogs, and this simple method allows you to build one without welding.

Designing An Effective Hog Trap

When designing a hog trap without welding , there are a few key considerations to keep in mind:

• The trap should be set up in a tear-drop shape , with the gate located in the narrow or funnel area.
• Hard corners in the trap design should be avoided , as hogs may pile up and go over the top.
• To enhance camouflage, the area inside the trap can have some brush or grass.
• It is important to ensure that the hogs have enough room to move away from the trap.
• The trap door can be saloon doors or hinged at the top, but must be wide enough for hogs to pass through without tripping and closing.
• The doors should be braced at the top and bottom .
• A wire is stretched from the prop to an area furthest from the door opening, with bait placed in a hole and the wire stretched over it at ground level.

The trap should be built using sturdy materials and should have a solid, secure gate that locks shut.

Avoid hard corners in the trap design as hogs may pile up and go over the top.

• Ensure enough room for hogs to move away from the trap.
• Use saloon doors or hinged doors wide enough for hogs to pass through without tripping and closing.
• Brace the doors at the top and bottom to provide stability.
• Stretch a wire from the prop to the furthest area from the door opening, placing bait in a hole and covering it with the wire at ground level.
• Build the trap using sturdy materials and include a solid, secure gate that locks shut .

Tips For Successful Hog Trapping

To increase the chances of successfully trapping hogs, consider implementing the following tips:

• Set up multiple traps in various locations to cover a wider area.
• Pre-bait the traps and spread bait back towards the bait hole, but not along the trip wire, to attract the hogs.
• Use screening cover to make the hogs feel more secure and improve trapping success.
• Share a gate among multiple traps to save resources.
• Vary the bait selection to attract a wider range of hogs.
• Use small mesh to catch all hogs and avoid releasing trapped hogs.
• Lastly, persistence is key – hogs may take some time to become accustomed to the trap and start entering it regularly.

Remember, implementing these strategies will help increase your chances of successfully trapping hogs.

• Use multiple traps in different locations.
• Pre-bait traps and spread bait towards the bait hole.
• Provide screening cover for hogs.
• Share a gate among traps.
• Vary bait selection.
• Use small mesh and avoid releasing trapped hogs.
• Be persistent – hogs may take time to adapt to the trap.

Utilizing Remote Sensing Cameras For Increased Efficiency

To enhance trapping efficiency , remote sensing cameras can be employed. These cameras can be used to monitor hog activity , determine the number of hogs in a sounder , and establish the appropriate trap size . By monitoring hogs regularly entering the trap before setting the gate for capture, trapping efficiency can be significantly increased. Remote sensing cameras enable a more strategic approach to hog trapping , making it easier to track hog behavior and adjust trapping tactics accordingly.

Building a hog trap without welding is entirely possible and can be accomplished using various materials and techniques. Box traps and corral traps are two effective options that can help control feral hogs. By following the DIY techniques outlined above , you can construct your own hog trap and improve your success in trapping these destructive creatures. Remember to follow local regulations and consider safety measures when building and using hog traps.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to make a trap for a hog.

To create an effective trap for hogs, utilize sheep and goat panels or comparable materials with 4″ x 4″ squares that are 5′ high. Construct the trap in the problematic area by supporting it with t-posts or similar materials every 4 feet. Ensure that there are no gaps at the bottom of the trap to prevent hogs from escaping. By following these steps, you can establish a sturdy and secure hog trap to address the issue of damage in the area.

How do you attract pigs quickly?

To attract pigs quickly, it is important to employ a combination of enticing baits. While shelled corn is a popular choice, it is essential to get creative and diversify the bait options at different sites. Experiment with souring some grain to arouse their curiosity at one spot, while using shelled corn or milo at another. Alternatively, a mixture of dry dog food or a cheese-based catfish bait along with corn can also captivate their taste buds. By combining these various baits, you can pique the interest of pigs and draw them in swiftly.

What attracts hogs the best?

Although sweet corn is a favorite among hogs, it is not the only attraction for them. In addition to the recognizable smell, hogs are also drawn to the abundance of carbohydrates found in sweet corn. These carbohydrates provide hogs with the necessary energy to sustain their high activity levels, making sweet corn an irresistible treat. Furthermore, the sour smell created by soaked corn acts as an alluring scent specifically for hogs, effectively keeping other animals like deer at bay.

What is the best trap for pigs?

The best trap for pigs would be one that combines the effectiveness of corral traps with innovative design elements. While circular traps are highly recommended to prevent escape, incorporating retractable walls or movable partitions within the corral can enhance the success rate even further. This allows trappers to adjust the size of the trap based on the size of the pig group, ensuring that no space is wasted and all pigs can be efficiently captured. By continually adapting and improving upon the already effective corral trap design, trappers can maximize their chances of successfully catching large groups of pigs.

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Vietnam war traps: 9 viet cong booby traps that defined the vietnam war.

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The Vietnam War was infamous for the guerrilla warfare the American forces were largely unprepared for. The Viet Cong were on home turf and used this to their advantage when it came to creating and laying booby traps. Not only were these cost effective, but the bamboo used to construct many of the traps didn’t register on the mine detectors used by the United States.

The goal of the traps was to maim, not kill, as this required the American soldiers to deal with their wounded comrades, slowing them down. This was made worse by the use of secondary traps, which targeted those attempting to help the injured. It’s alleged that 11 percent of deaths and 17 percent of US troops wounded between 1969-70 were the result of traps and mines. In 1965 alone, this number was at 70 percent.

These booby traps also had a devastating psychological effect on soldiers, greatly reducing morale. They were already fighting in difficult jungle terrain, and they also had to be on guard for well-disguised Viet Cong booby traps. 

The bow trap was a simple, yet effective booby trap employed by the Viet Cong during the early days of the Vietnam War . A bow, pulled taut and prepped to launch, was attached to a tripwire. When an American soldier set it off, the bow released right where they were standing, resulting in a direct hit to the middle of the body.

Additionally, the some guerrillas set up this type of trap within a small pit. In these instances, the bow was angled upward, so the projectile would strike the enemy in the lower extremities.

Punji sticks

Punji sticks , also known as punji stakes, were a common booby trap deployed by the Viet Cong. The sharpened bamboo, wooden and sometimes metal stakes were often coated in feces or urine, with the goal of causing an infection in their victim. They could also be coated with poisonous substances from animals and plants. 

Punji sticks were placed pointing upright at the bottom of a hole, before being covered with material that would camouflage them. When a US soldier broke through the flimsy cover over the hole, they would step on the spikes at the bottom and suffer injuries to their feet and legs.

This particular booby trap could be made worse in two different ways. The first was installing them at a downward angle, along the sides of the hole. When these extra stakes were added, it became difficult for the victim to get themselves out without causing further injury to themselves. This often resulted in the slowing down of their unit while efforts were made to free them.

A second way was by digging another hole next to the one equipped with the punji sticks, with the aim being to trap a second combatant with little additional effort. When a soldier came to rescue his injured comrade, he’d fall into the adjacent hole and become trapped.

Along with physically injuring American troops, punji sticks were also effective at hurting the overall morale of those serving within Vietnam’s dense jungles .

Bamboo whip

Bamboo whips were another brutal booby trap employed by the Viet Cong. A bamboo pole was attached to a tripwire and pulled back with a lot of tension. The pole had foot-long spikes attached to it, so when the tripwire was triggered, whoever tripped it would be impaled by the spikes as the pole whipped forward.

According to We Are The Mighty , the pole and its spikes could travel up to 100 MPH. As with punji sticks, the spikes could be covered in poisonous material to further impact the victim’s ability to heal.

Swinging mace

The swinging mace operated in a very similar way to the bamboo whip, but rather than be attached to a stick, the spikes were on a 24-inch clay, wooden or metal ball, which was triggered by another tripwire. Typically, the ball weighed upwards of 40 pounds.

This was one of the more brutal tactics utilized by the Viet Cong, as when the hidden ball was triggered, it would use the force of gravity to swing down from a tree and inflict terrible wounds to a soldier’s upper body – in particular, their head and upper torso.

The tiger trap was another Viet Cong booby trap that, like the swinging mace, caused significant injury to a soldier’s upper body. The trap was sprung when the intended victim triggered a tripwire, causing a wooden plank imbued with metal spikes to fall on them.

This was made all the more brutal by the addition of weighted bricks or other objects on the board.

Snake pits were primarily used within the Viet Cong’s tunnel systems .

A poisonous snake would be attached to a piece of bamboo, and when released on the victim would place the reptile in the perfect location to attack. Snake pits were encountered by American “ tunnel rats , ” but the Viet Cong would put snakes in other locations, too, such as in their bags or in old weapons caches.

Bamboo pit vipers were a common snake used by the Viet Cong. Within a few minutes of being bitten, the flesh surrounding the bite turned necrotic, swollen and extremely painful. However, the Malayan krait was the most infamous, earning the nickname, the “two-step snake,” sometimes mischaracterized as the “three-step snake.” This is rooted in a myth that a soldier bitten by one was killed in the short time it took him to move two steps.

Cartridge trap

Cartridge traps operated in a similar way to punji sticks, in that they were placed within a hole in the ground. An ammunition round would be set within a tube made from bamboo, with a nail and wooden board placed underneath to act as a mock firing pin. Camouflage was then placed overtop to prevent enemy soldiers from detecting it in advance.

When they stepped on the booby trap, the soldier’s weight would activate the ammunition and fire it through their foot. As such, these were sometimes called “toe-poppers.” The extent of the injury was largely based on the size of the shell. Smaller ones often left men permanently disabled, while larger shells were fatal.

Grenade-in-a-can

As the name indicates, the grenade-in-a-can was constructed by placing a grenade, with its safety pin removed, into a can, which held down the striker lever. A tripwire was then attached and, when tripped, would pull the explosive out of the can and cause it to detonate. 

This type of trap could either be constructed with a single can and a stake, or with two. If two cans were used, they were mounted on trees on either side of a path, with the tripwire running between them. These booby traps were typically positioned in a stream and along the entrances to the Viet Cong’s tunnels.

Rigging war trophies

These booby traps were created based on the fact that American troops enjoyed capturing the flags of their enemies. When Viet Cong guerrillas were forced from their bases, they’d rig their flags with explosives, which detonated when the US soldiers took them down. 

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The Viet Cong knew the Americans also enjoyed taking other items as war trophies. As such, they rigged them with similar explosives, so that, if the enemy combatants wanted to take anything from abandoned camps, the explosives would detonate, causing additional casualties. 

Sons Of The Forest: Best Traps

I n order to get any real base-construction going, or even simply a good night's sleep in Sons Of The Forest , it is wise to build traps to keep the tribes of curious and roving cannibals at bay. Most traps can be crafted via the Improvised Survival Structures Handbook, which is provided to the player in the emergency pack at the start of the game. Others require survival ingenuity to pull off, as well as some knowledge of the behavior patterns of the many creatures in Sons Of The Forest .

Whether to catch food or cannibals, traps can provide both a reliable food source and some home defense in the otherwise unforgiving wilderness . As such, new players should find this information useful as they decide which traps will benefit them the most.

Updated March 17, 2024, by Andrew McLarney : With Sons of the Forest leaving early access and entering its full release, a number of new traps have been added to the game. Existing entries have also been updated where necessary and rankings adjusted in accordance with the effectiveness of each trap.

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Small animal trap, capture smaller animals for food.

• Crafting Requirements: 14x Sticks

One of the basic requirements for any forest-dwelling encampment is the Small Animal Trap. This easy-to-build trap will help in catching rodents and small game ranging from squirrels to turtles, which can provide a useful boost of nutrition for hungry survivors .

First, find a suitable location with plenty of small creatures. They will often travel close to water sources such as rivers and lakes, so these are a good place to begin. After building and placing the trap, simply check back after one in-game day. If the trap is successful, it can be reset at the cost of one stick to prop it back up. If the trap is empty, leave it for another day or two. If it is still empty at that time, it may be wise build another one in a different location.

Catches Fish When Placed In Rivers, Lakes, Or The Ocean

• Crafting Requirements: 25x Sticks

From the opening helicopter ride alone, players will notice the vast bodies of water surrounding and within the dreadful island . Many stagnant pools of water are good for drinking, but unlike in The Forest , they will very rarely contain fish. Fast-moving rivers connected to the sea are the best place to look, or the coastline itself.

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Bear in mind, however, that many players have reported bugs with the fish trap thus far. However, this will likely be addressed by the developers in the future. In the meantime, fish can be caught with relative ease by using the spear, and can be either cooked or eaten primitively raw.

An Improvised Trap To Farm Feathers For Arrows

• Crafting Requirements: 1x Stick, 1x Skull, 3x Rocks

Bird traps are useful for collecting feathers, which will in turn be useful for crafting arrows. Birds can be trapped by crafting a stick with a skull on top of it, which the birds will come to peck. Once lured in, the player is free to kill them with the bow and arrow or the slingshot, and take the feathers.

The craftable bird house will attract birds who will leave behind the occasional feather, but hunting them will yield a lot more feathers in total. A variation of this will already exist for players who have the "Sea Crash" opening, as two bodies on sticks are displayed down at the main beach. These will reliably attract birds to them which the player can.

Make Fire-Based Weapons Even Better

• Crafting Requirements: 25x Leaves

The leaf trap is one of the easiest to construct, and is best used in conjuction with fire-based traps like the Bone Maker and Molotov Tripwire. Using leaf traps can be a very effective means of base defense, especially in conjunction with other traps.

Setting fire to enemies is one of the best ways to defeat them, and the advantage of leaf traps is their ability to target several enemies at once. Without setting fire to the leaf traps, however, they are relatively ineffective. Therefore, they can be seen as more of an enhancement or an upgrade than a useful standalone trap.

Halts And Ignites Enemies

• Crafting Requirements: 2x Sticks, 3x Leaves, 3x Rocks, 1x Vodka Bottle, 1x Rope

The "Bone Maker" lives up to its name as a dual-purpose defense trap and resource producer. While less effective against larger cannibals , it is more than sufficient for taking out smaller ones. Bones can be used for a variety of purposes, from crafting armor and weapons to furniture and decorations. This fire-based trap will impale and burn cannibals alive. It's pretty much the same thing they would do to the player character if the roles were reversed, so don't feel too bad about that.

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Once the corpse is sufficiently charred, it can be looted for bones and a skull. These items serve a variety of purposes, such as the improvised bird trap. The blueprints for the trap can be found in the Guide Book under the magenta "Traps" section.

Fly Swatter

Swats enemies dead when triggered.

• Crafting Materials: 10x Sticks, 3x Stones, 1x Rope

This ruthless invention is a spring-based trap that will swat down cannibals in an instant, causing massive damage and blunt-force trauma. Available from the player's Guide Book, this template can be constructed with fewer materials than the Bone Maker. However, due to the nature of its design, a tripwire must be triggered, meaning the trap must be facing in the correct direction to be effective.

This trap is best placed in any sort of choke-points or pathways that cannibals might regularly use to harass the player's base . Luckily, all the necessary materials are relatively easy to come by, even in the early game.

Silent Alarm

An alarm system to warn of approaching enemies.

• Crafting Requirements: 1x Wire, 8x Bones, 1x Radio, 1x Rock, 1x Skull, 13x Sticks

The Silent Alarm is a type of warning system that players can implement in the outer perimeter of their base. When triggered, it will play a loud warning sound, which can be useful when occupied with other tasks to know that enemies have encroached on the base.

Despite being a useful asset, it is likely not worth the effort for early-game players to go out of their way to acquire the more rare materials required to construct it. Since this trap will not damage enemies, it is often more advantageous to place lethal traps instead.

Spring Trap

Propels enemies into the sky.

• Crafting Requirements: 2x Wire, 1x Turtle Shell, 7x Sticks

The Spring Trap is one of the funniest and most effective traps in the game. Designed to launch enemies into the air, any cannibal caught up in one of these will be catapulted into the sky, guaranteeing a brutal and traumatic death on impact.

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The trap is relatively easy to make, since the crafting materials are not exceptionally rare. This can make a great alternative to some of the more complex traps when materials are in short supply. Just be careful not to accidentally step on the trap by mistake!

Explosive Tripwire

Will blow up anything in its radius when activated.

• Crafting Requirements: 1x Stick, 1x Wire, 1x Grenade

The Explosive Tripwire is one of the most dangerous, and therefore most effective, traps in Sons of The Forest . While many players may wish to horde grenades, it can be useful to set them up in traps as this will likely cause substantial damage to any roving tribes or mutants seeking to snoop around a player-base.

The requirements are relatively straightforward, so it can make for an excellent little trap in particularly vulnerable chokepoints where cannibals frequently travel. The trap will create a lot of noise though, so be prepared for a battle if the tripwire is set off.

Molotov Tripwire

Ideal for slowing mutants and groups of enemies.

• Crafting Requirements: 1x Stick, 1x Rope, 1x Rock, 1x Vodka Bottle, 4x Leaves

Much like the Explosive Tripwire, the Molotov Tripwire is another subtle and easily disguised trap that unleashes pure devastation when triggered. Rather than detonating a grenade, a molotov will be smashed, causing large amounts of fire damage within its radius.

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This can be even more effective when combined with the aforementioned leaf trap, which can create a wider surface area to burn. Given that molotovs are generally easier to come by than grenades, this trap can be an excellent go-to if cannibals and mutants are frequently stalking a base from the same location.

Hokey Pokey Trap

Crushes enemies who wander beneath it.

• Crafting Requirements: 10x Sticks, 15x Rocks, 3x Ropes, 6x Logs

The Hokey Pokey Trap is a variation of an old favorite from the first game. It features a large, suspended rock which, when triggered, drops and crushes any poor victim below almost instantaneously. Due to its power and effectiveness, it has more crafting requirements than some other traps, but most of the items required can be found in abundance throughout the game world.

The trap's size means that it is frequently able to take out multiple enemies at once, and can often impale them with the large spikes jutting out from the rocks. Unlike some other traps, it can be reset relatively easily and is therefore an ideal choice when it comes to building extra fortifications and base defenses .

Sons of the Forest

Platform(s) PC

Released February 22, 2024

Developer(s) Endnight Games

Publisher(s) Newnight